Revise the spatial management system within the Gulf of Maine, Georges Bank, and the southern New England area;

Establish two Dedicated Habitat Research Areas;

Revise or implement seasonal spawning protection measures; and

Add system for reviewing and updating the proposed measures.

Read the Notice as published in the Federal Register, and submit your comments through the online portal. You may also submit comments through regular mail to: John Bullard, Regional Administrator, Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office, 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

The comment period is open through December 5, 2017.

The Magnuson-Stevens Act Secretarial Decision Date for this amendment is January 4, 2018.